Английская Википедия:Color index (geology)

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Шаблон:Short description Color index is a geological term, an indicator of the types of minerals present, and the specific type of rock. The color index of an igneous rock is a measure of the ratio of dark colored, or mafic, minerals to light colored, or felsic, minerals.[1]

Speaking broadly, mineral colour points out the specific gravity of the mineral, as minerals that are lighter in color tend to be less dense. Darker minerals typically tend to contain more of relatively heavy elements, notably iron, magnesium, and calcium.[2]

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  1. Igneous Rock Color Index: Igneous Rock Color Index, accessdate: March 21, 2017
  2. Britannica.com: colour index | igneous rock | Britannica.com, accessdate: March 21, 2017